Health and Safety Tips

The fall season means shorter days and less daylight which brings additional safety issues. The National Safety Committee reminds us of the following factors to be aware of when driving in the dark:•The risk of a fatal crash is three times greater at night•Depth perception, color recognition, and peripheral vision can be compromised in the dark•The glare or headlights from an oncoming car can temporarily blind a driver A few other things to be aware of when driving during the fall are:•Fallen leaves can cause slippery driving conditions•Fall means back to school; watch out for children at … [Read more...]

It is important to check for the identification of hazards. Consider forming a team to identify potential hazards on the job site. Together you can devise a solution to fix them before they become risks that could potentially cause harm. This tip is part of our commitment to Safety during Safe + Sound week, which is August 15-21 and is organized by the United States Department of Labor. In addition to identifying hazards, ReArch is also observing the week by having our Superintendents do toolbox talks at each of our job sites. … [Read more...]

On a construction site, all tools must be guarded properly. Following the manufacturer’s guidelines will help determine safe practices for the equipment. In this photo, the contractor held the guard back with a screw. The operator puts themselves and others at risk by doing so. Following manufacturer guidelines on using equipment properly allows for safe work practices and teaches operators how to use the equipment properly. Make sure to follow manufacturer instructions for all tools and equipment. … [Read more...]

Consider providing a safety orientation for your subcontractors.  At ReArch, we conduct a safety orientation with our subcontractors to lay out each project's health and safety expectations and site-specific hazards, as required per our health and safety program.  We also evaluate their awareness and overall comprehension on particular areas of our program, most of which are site-specific to their project. … [Read more...]

Consider having a Spirit Week Challenge to boost team spirit, inspire laughter, reduce stress, and boost immunity! ReArch's Wellness Team held our first-ever spirit week last week. This week-long challenge offered fun activities, collaboration, team involvement, and healthy snacks. Congrats to our winners Mark Selig for the Most Creative and Jessica Harvey for the Most Points! … [Read more...]

What is a hole on a jobsite? A hole is a gap or void 2 inches or more in its least dimension, in a floor, roof, or other walking/working surface.   Each employee on a walking/working surface shall be protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes (including skylights) by covers.  Covers must be capable of supporting at least twice the maximum load expected to cross over the cover, be secured when installed to prevent displacement, and be marked with the word “HOLE” or “COVER”.  Check your sites for holes and protect your workers from one of the most hazards-slips, trips and … [Read more...]

Electrical Safety is important to review not only on a job site, but in any business.  Electrical panels need to be kept closed and only worked on by a qualified person in electrical safety.  In this photo, you will see the panel open with lockout tagout clips.  Panels should be kept closed.  In addition to this, panels need to have a minimum of 36” clearance, no material should block the area.   These are just a few reminders on how to keep yourself safe around electrical panels. … [Read more...]

Ongoing training is essential for employees. Making sure your team is getting updated information is vital to the group as well. Some of this information can be mandated changes they need to hear. Bringing people together to share ideas and collaborate sustains development. How are you developing your team? … [Read more...]

As we round out the month of August, one of our Wellness Objectives for the month was to incorporate Stretches into our daily routine.  Casey Baczewski from South Burlington Physical Therapy assisted our staff with a daily stretching campaign.  It is so important to MOVE and not be stagnant.  Look into incorporating a stretching program for your Team.  … [Read more...]